Social Studies

Overview of 7th Grade Social Studies

7-1 teachers will be piloting our new Social Studies curriculum using TCI's History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism textbook.
The curriculum will cover early U.S. history through pre-Civil War (students will continue this learning in 8th grade).
Students will have access to a classroom set of textbooks in addition to online and/or print materials.
This inquiry-based learning approach gives students the opportunity to ask and answer meaningful questions.
Students will engage with the content from a historical perspective while also examining today’s relevance.
The curriculum offers diverse perspectives & voices.
At the end of each unit, students will answer the compelling question through assessments such as tests and research projects.

Unit 1- Foundations of History

Students will investigate key themes in U.S. history through guided inquiry.

Unit 2 - America Before and After the Revolution

Students will investigate, "Did the benefits of European colonization outweigh the costs?".

Unit 3 - Revolution in the Colonies

Students will investigate, "Would you have joined the revolution?".

Unit 4 - Forming a New Nation

Students will investigate, "What can you do to make the United States a 'more perfect Union'?".

Unit 5- Launching the New Republic

Students will investigate early nationhood after the American Revolution through guided inquiry.

Unit 6- An Expanding Nation

Students will investigate, "Was moving west worth it?".

Unit 7 - Americans in the 1800’s

Students will investigate, "How can you make a difference?" in relation to American life pre-Civil War.

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